“Strolling along the beach, towards the river, we came across a broon roond”
The Sandy Bay at Birsay
Letters: Looking for the Spence Family of Birsay
I was wondering if anybody knew or was related to my Spence ancestors that could help me with some information on my ancestors and their life in Birsay Orkney.
Birsay in November
There may be fewer daylight hours in which to enjoy a walk but when you can – try and get out.
A Little Bit Of Orkney History – that I hadn’t known before
“I asked Mike where he’d like to go for lunch, and he said “Somewhere full of light””
Hot, Dry Weather in Orkney!
“Last Saturday evening, we went to the Barony Hotel at Birsay for us teas.”
Community Archaeology At Its Best
Mapping Magnus Project: Birsay
Come and See the Results of the Mapping Magnus Project
The talk by Dr Sarah Jane Gibbon and Dan Lee is in the Birsay Community Hall on 6th June at 7:30pm
Orkney Walk: Birsay Bay – T’Other Way
“You can start off by heading down to the sandy beach…”
Didn’t we have a loverly time, the day we went to Birsay…….
Birsay used to be a bit of a stopping-off place, now, it’s definitely a day out, and is accumulating places of interest.
Manse Stane Walk 18th November
The walk is free and will give participants an opportunity to learn more about these important historical sites
